Suzuki DF9.9B Manuel Du Propriétaire page 31

OPERATION OF TILTING
SYSTEMS
(DF9.9B/9.9BR/15A/15AR/20A/20AR)
TILT LOCK LEVER
The tilt lock lever A has two positions.
"LOCK" Position (DOWN)
Use this position when "REVERSE" gear is
engaged and in normal deep water operation
where there is no likelihood of striking underwa-
ter objects. Placing the tilt lock lever in the "lock"
position prevents the motor from lifting out of
the water due to forces such as propeller thrust
during operation in "REVERSE" gear or rapid
deceleration.
NOTICE
If you strike an underwater object with
the tilt lock lever in the "LOCK" position,
your outboard motor or boat may be dam-
aged.
When operating the motor in an area
where you may encounter underwater
objects, move the tilt lock lever to the
"RELEASE" position and operate the
motor only at very low speeds.
"RELEASE" Position (UP)
Use this position in "FORWARD" gear when
unsure of depth or concealed objects. Placing
the tilt lock lever in the "release" position allows
the motor to tilt up if you strike an underwater
object, reducing the chance of damage to the
motor. Refer to the OPERATION IN SHALLOW
WATER section for details on shallow water
operation.
Lock
When you operate the motor with the tilt
lock lever in the "Release" position, the
tilt lock will not work. As a result, forces
such as from propeller thrust during
operation in "REVERSE" gear, rapid
deceleration, and striking an underwater
object can cause the motor to lift out of
the water, resulting in personal injury.
When using the "Release" position, pro-
ceed with caution and only at very low
speed.
 WARNING
Release
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